Garden buildings make the site functional and attractive. There are several types of structures that will help equip and transform the cottage. It is not necessary to build them all, just choose 2-3.
Varieties of buildings at their summer cottage
They may be required or optional. There are also decorative buildings, the main purpose of which is to decorate the summer cottage, to give it an unforgettable look.
Required Buildings
It's hard to imagine life in the country without them. Therefore, the arrangement of the site should begin with them.
Household block, or "cabin". A garden building is needed to store tools and gardening equipment. Here you can also put a bicycle, a lawn mower, a pump, etc. Brick, a wooden board, foam concrete, metal frames, etc. are used to build a utility block. The choice of material depends on the financial capabilities, as well as the skills and abilities of the master
Outdoor shower and country toilet. For construction, a wooden board, brick or foam block is suitable. Additionally, you should pick up a water tank, as well as equip a drain hole
Additionalbuildings
They should be chosen according to individual needs.
- Garage. Owners of private cars can not do without this garden building. It is not necessary to build a capital shelter. It will be needed only if you visit the country house not only in summer, but also in winter. In other cases, you can get by with a coating of slate or polycarbonate. Brick, wooden beam and aerated concrete blocks are suitable for arranging a capital shelter.
- Arbor. Here you can communicate with family and friends, eat, read a book and just enjoy the fresh air. The gazebo is made of brick, metal rods or wood. The latter material allows you to build a structure without additional time and financial costs.
- Buildings for animals. These include a kennel for a dog, a chicken coop and a stable. If the farm is small, you can get by with a common barn, divided into 2-3 rooms.
- Cellar. A garden building is necessary if you plan to store crops and conservation in the country. It is permissible to build a cellar only after determining the level of groundwater. The optimal depth of the cellar is 2.5 meters. For construction, only the warm season is suitable - July or August. In areas with uneven terrain, choose the highest place for the cellar.
Decorative buildings
They will transform the site, give it individuality. Suitable as decorations for giving:
- The bridge. DesignPerfectly complements a pond or a dry stream. For the construction, wood or metal rods are used. The structure consists of a base, support, props, railings and handrails. Depending on the size, the bridge can consist of 3-5 levels.
- Patio. This is an open courtyard of a residential building. From different sides it is surrounded by bars, gates, walls, green hedges, etc. Baskets and containers with live plants look great here. The patio should be included in the overall design of the garden house, so that later there will be no problems with its arrangement.
Swing. They can be located separately or be part of the gazebo. In order for the structure to be durable and not pose a danger to life, it must be built on a flat and solid surface. The best option is a site filled with concrete. To create a structure, wood or metal parts are used. The seat is additionally equipped with foam rubber or synthetic winterizer
A few tips
- A sanitary zone of 10-15 meters should be maintained between buildings and living quarters.
- The placement of suburban buildings should be rational. Building a decorative bridge next to a country toilet or chicken coop is inappropriate.
- There must be a distance of 1-2 meters between individual structures.
